It's finally out my 69 Camaro!

[DOOM]

Well guy's I finally got the old dog out today. It's been five long years sitting under cover.. I was like a kid when we took it off. I have alot of work a head of me ALL the panels except for the doors and fenders will be replaced. I built the chassis roller last week . I will start next week taking it all a part:faint: So here we go!

[70rs]

:woot: :woot: :woot: :cheering: :dance:

It's about time Mario!!:D

I have been waiting for this one to start. Looking forward to watching you build it.:cheers:

PS Can I have a chip? Those should be nice and yummy by now.

[Autokraft]

Hey Mario, does that baby have a 3/4 race cam? :lol: Just kidding:D

Nice project btw, whats the story on the GTO?

[lil427z]

looks like fun . get started.:lateral:
rick k:thumbsup:

[67ragtp]

Mario

Love the hood, thats a classic, brings me back to the mid 70s- awesome!

Looking forward to seeing your progress pics, have fun!

Rich

[bigtyme1]

Good Job Mario, can't wait to see it get started.

[zbugger]

Very cool. That looks like a nice project builder. Isn't that hood a keeper though?

[68MaroSam]

That is cool. Keep us posted. I had a scoop just like that on my Camaro ::Cough:: in the 80's ::Cough:::thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

This saves me the email I was going to send you just now to see if you started it yet.
Good for you! Now keep those pictures coming!!!!

[Spiffav8]

Right on!! Brother, I am insanely excited to see this. I know you're stoked to finally get things rolling and reduce that pile of parts above your office. lol Dang I wish I was there to help! Don't slack off on the pictures on me now.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

:captain:

[Vegas69]

It's about time, how long is this going to take? Complete for 2019 Sema. haha Glad to see you are ready to make some progress. You deserve it. :thumbsup:

[redfire69]

Looks like it will "buff right out".... nice! ;)

[Jay Hilliard]

I know how excited and you feel ready to start, as I just begun on a project. Keep us posted with pics.

[DOOM]

Hey Mario, does that baby have a 3/4 race cam? :lol: Just kidding:D

Nice project btw, whats the story on the GTO?

The GTO is my nephews. We picked it up in Oregon last year.He's a huge Pontiac fan.Putting his nickles and dime together for a RS frame to start the project.. And yes Kurt that baby does have a 3/4 race cam and alot more where that came from.:lol: What until you see the trottle set up on this baby,its going to set a new standard!!!More pic's to come....:cheers:

[GregWeld]

Nice beginnings Mario!

Someone donating paint for you? :rofl:

I'll send a body saw... you can start with cutting out that scoop... :rofl:

[98ssnova]

Mario pleae tell me you are keeping the hood it really sets the car off maybe you can send it to Anvil and have a CF one done:rofl: . cant wait to see your progress on this beast shold be sweet:cheers:

[tones2SS]

That's awesome Mario. Should be a fun project.
GOOD LUCK and keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[DFRESH]

Dude---keep the hood! That took me back for sure! Tell us all her dirty secrets as you start the dismantling process.

What parts are going into this build?

Doug

[Autokraft]

The GTO is my nephews. We picked it up in Oregon last year.He's a huge Pontiac fan.Putting his nickles and dime together for a RS frame to start the project.. And yes Kurt that baby does have a 3/4 race cam and alot more where that came from.:lol: What until you see the trottle set up on this baby,its going to set a new standard!!!More pic's to come....:cheers:

Ya good deal Mario, should be a killer car. We are building a 67 GTO for a customer right now and just happen to notice that one next to your car.:thumbsup:

[Musclerodz]

About time to you put all those good parts you have been collecting to use. :D

[waynieZ]

Speaking of parts how about showing us some of them???

[214Chevy]

From the post from all the members, looks like this car has been in the making for a while. With that being said, can you give us who don't know a run down of this beast? Motor, tranny, wheels, etc., you know...plans?:lateral:

[DOOM]

:woot: :woot: :woot: :cheering: :dance:

It's about time Mario!!:D

I have been waiting for this one to start. Looking forward to watching you build it.:cheers:T

PS Can I have a chip? Those should be nice and yummy by now.
The chips are yours!!
It's about time, how long is this going to take? Complete for 2019 Sema. haha Glad to see you are ready to make some progress. You deserve it. :thumbsup:Todd.. The 2019 SEMA thrash is on!

Looks like it will "buff right out".... nice! ;)
:yes:
I know how excited and you feel ready to start, as I just begun on a project. Keep us posted with pics.
I'm going to try and have pic's about once a week as the build goes on..
Nice beginnings Mario!

Someone donating paint for you? :rofl:

I'll send a body saw... you can start with cutting out that scoop... :rofl: Greg... I know this guy thats going to donate the paint. Send me your address the scoop is yours!!!

Mario pleae tell me you are keeping the hood it really sets the car off maybe you can send it to Anvil and have a CF one done: . cant wait to see your progress on this beast shold be sweet:cheers:Well I was going to send it to Greg but it is growing on me . I'm thinking of setting a new trend .Scoops are coming back right.

Dude---keep the hood! That took me back for sure! Tell us all her dirty secrets as you start the dismantling process.

What parts are going into this build?

Doug
Doug ... I don't know where to start,trust me it has plenty of dirty secrets!:yes: All the suspension is DSE. Mikes Custom Cars deep tub floor. It will have Boze wheels (Im still up in the air on the style) 19's all around.I have C6 ZO6 calipers, but this will be changing to Brembos I hope. 572 bb Pro Charged or Injected,but Todd may of helped change my mind on this stay tuned.. Strange 9 inch and axles ,Fab 9 housing done by MCC.MCC hand made fuel tank. Marquez door panels with Recaro seats ,the interior is going to be pretty much stock, I always loved the deluxe console with the gauges in it.Full cage..Anvil front carbon fiber wheel houses .ISIS multiplex electrical. More to come.
Speaking of parts how about showing us some of them???I'll do that Wayne:cheers:

[awr68]

Oh Hell Yeah!! This has been a looooooong time coming! Good for you! :woot: :cheers: :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

I'm looking forward to this build Mario!!:cheers:

[65 347]

Sent you a pm

Good luck with the build!

[DOOM]

Anyone that wants to lay claim to anything that comes off this beauty let me know. Sorry Kurt the 400 small block and trans are spoken for. The rearend may be gone ,one of the members asked about it but my PM box was emptied so I don't have his info. So if your out there give me a call. The front sub is in nice shape. Someone asked about that awhile back so same thing if your out there and still want it let me know . If no responce for either its up for grabs.I have two sets of front seat also. Thats about it. Oh the hood...... Thats going to go to the highest bidder . Just remeber its a one off guy's!:_paranoid

[96z28ss]

Your Wife must be shocked that the garage is going to be cleaned out

[Cris@JCG]

Can't wait to see the progress on this build Mario :thumbsup:

[70 chevelle]

Are you near Midway airport? It's good to see so many cars coming out of our area.

[DOOM]

About four miles south west.. Bridgeview.

[98ssnova]

[QUOTE=. Oh the hood...... Thats going to go to the highest bidder . Just remeber its a one off guy's!:_paranoid[/QUOTE]

AWESOME wish i had a camaro:rofl:

[DOOM]

Mike .... It could be yours!!

[DOOM]

I will be taking orders on this trick new throttle set up! Just working out some bugs...

[redfire69]

I will be taking orders on this trick new throttle set up! Just working out some bugs...

Please tell us this is a joke! :lol:

[DOOM]

Please tell us this is a joke! :lol:

Ron I wish it was ! But this is what they used as a throttle cable...:_paranoid

[SBDave]

Drive by wire? A couple years ago I was visiting home and took my old baja bug out for a drive to the store. The throttle cable broke near the gas pesal. I called my dad and he came out to help me. We ran the throttle cable through the back window and he sat in the back seat pulling the wire to operate the gas while I worked the brake, clutch and shifter. We drove it home! Team work.

-Dave

[slamdimpala]

Mario maybe when you get a little farther in the build i can swing by and shoot the sh*y with you. I dont mind turning wrenches either if you need a hand.

[tones2SS]

WOW!!! ROPE?!?!!?:wow: :_paranoid

[98ssnova]

Mike .... It could be yours!!

I think Im good really hey why dont you give it to Curtis so he has a place to start along with a theme...:rofl: :rofl: :cheers:

[srh3trinity]

I am glad that I am not the only one who thinks the hood is cool. I know it doesn't fit with the rendering, but if you really built the car to be aggressive with a street fighter look, you definitely could keep it. The other recommendation would be to consider sending the hood to pain along with the hood that you are going to run. Use the scooped hood for track days.

[GregWeld]

Too many years ago to remember how many now ---- my brother in law (best friends then - until I married his little sister) had a pink and white International Harvester (like a version of a full size blazer) and it had a transplanted Oldsmobile with tri power... the throttle pedal was hooked to the center 2 bbl -- and a piece of ROMEX (house wire) was hooked to the other two --- it came in thru the firewall and under the dash and made a loop back to the dash and was tired off to some switch that didn't pull out --- if he wanted to cut in the extra deuces -- he'd mash the pedal to the floor and reach over and pull on this "wire"....

Too dang funny! We just didn't know how - or didn't care - to figure out how to make some "real" linkage. :rofl:

[98ssnova]

I am glad that I am not the only one who thinks the hood is cool. I know it doesn't fit with the rendering, but if you really built the car to be aggressive with a street fighter look, you definitely could keep it. The other recommendation would be to consider sending the hood to pain along with the hood that you are going to run. Use the scooped hood for track days.

I love this guy:thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Mario I called you at the shop today but you were out. I will try you again tomorrow. can't wait to see this one come together.

[XcYZ]

I will be taking orders on this trick new throttle set up! Just working out some bugs...

The original throttle by wire. :lol:

[DFRESH]

I love this guy:thumbsup:

LOL---

[DOOM]

Mario maybe when you get a little farther in the build i can swing by and shoot the sh*y with you. I dont mind turning wrenches either if you need a hand.

Jeff anytime . I'm going to be here alot of sundays.

[DOOM]

:yes: :D :cheers: I think Im good really hey why dont you give it to Curtis so he has a place to start along with a theme...:rofl: :rofl: :cheers:

[Vegas69]

Five pages and not one wrench twisted. Reminds me of somebody elses thread around here. :rolleyes:

[DOOM]

Five pages and not one wrench twisted. Reminds me of somebody elses thread around here. :rolleyes:

Todd I have until 2019! remember!:D Next round of pic's come this weekend..:cheers:

[Spiffav8]

I think Im good really hey why dont you give it to Curtis so he has a place to start along with a theme...:rofl: :rofl: :cheers:

You know I'll make that thing look good! :lol: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Me and my nephew started the tear down sunday all went well. She came apart pretty easy thats because half the parts just fell off from rust. We unbolted the front end and the right side subframe came right out of the floor,scared the sh^t out of us.. As we took things off it kept getting worse! My RUST FREE ebay ''DEAL'' is a friggin horror show!:faint: I knew I had alot of work ahead of me but now I have ALOT of work ahead of me .... I knew I was going to replace the floors,roof,rockers,rear tail pan,etc. But I was't planning on replacing the whole cowl ,well thats going to be replaced now also. Should have it mounted on the frame jig this week to start removing the panels ...

[waynieZ]

I'll keep you in my prayers to the auto body gods. lol

[Spiffav8]

Mario I think this is going to become the number one watched thread. I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to seeing thing progress. It's going to be a real learning experience for many of us.

:cheers:

[Vegas69]

Ouch, maybe my prediction isn't to far off. :unibrow:

[98ssnova]

Me and my nephew started the tear down sunday all went well. She came apart pretty easy thats because half the parts just fell off from rust. We unbolted the front end and the right side subframe came right out of the floor,scared the sh^t out of us.. As we took things off it kept getting worse! My RUST FREE ebay ''DEAL'' is a friggin horror show!:faint: I knew I had alot of work ahead of me but now I have ALOT of work ahead of me .... I knew I was going to replace the floors,roof,rockers,rear tail pan,etc. But I was't planning on replacing the whole cowl ,well thats going to be replaced now also. Should have it mounted on the frame jig this week to start removing the panels ...

Wow be careful now no need to rush :cheers:

[DOOM]

Ouch, maybe my prediction isn't to far off. :unibrow:

I told you Todd!!!!:D

[DOOM]

Mario I think this is going to become the number one watched thread. I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to seeing thing progress. It's going to be a real learning experience for many of us.

:cheers:

I'm going to try and do weekly updates Curtis. I just want to keep thing moving forward!!:cheers:

[waynieZ]

Thats good because I'll be keeping an eye on you from here. I need my FIX!

[tones2SS]

I be watching closely as well Mario.:thumbsup:
Good luck, looks like you have your work cut out for you.:cheers:

[65 347]

How far do you go before you it's not worth fixing any more?
quarters,floors, cowl,roof, whats left of the original car?

Mike

[awr68]

Keep at it! Just think when it's all done it will be like new...or actually much better!! :thumbsup:

[bigtyme1]

Keep at it! Just think when it's all done it will be like new...or actually much better!! :thumbsup:

Tony is correct, to me it all about the experience. And I know what has been done to the car.

[GregWeld]

How far do you go before you it's not worth fixing any more?
quarters,floors, cowl,roof, whats left of the original car?

Mike


Mike --- I ask myself the same question all the time when I see stuff like this... Guy rips into it - next thing you know - only the roof hasn't been replaced. Us BestCoast guys usually can still find decent starter cars... but even then it's a tough call.

Mario (DOOM) can handle this better than most - if you note his signature in the posts... He's no mere mortal! :rofl:

[DOOM]

How far do you go before you it's not worth fixing any more?
quarters,floors, cowl,roof, whats left of the original car?

Mike
Mike .. I like to call it the thrill of the build!!:_paranoid .I hear what your saying .. This is a major challange for me.I love taking something from nothing and making something from it. I also have alot of people locally that think I can't do this. This motivates me more. I want to blow them away. And believe me this isn't the only reason.. I can go on and on it really does'nt matter. Hope this helps you understand a little..
Keep at it! Just think when it's all done it will be like new...or actually much better!! :thumbsup:
Thanx Tony. I knew you would get it!!:D
Mike --- I ask myself the same question all the time when I see stuff like this... Guy rips into it - next thing you know - only the roof hasn't been replaced. Us BestCoast guys usually can still find decent starter cars... but even then it's a tough call.

Mario (DOOM) can handle this better than most - if you note his signature in the posts... He's no mere mortal! :rofl:

Greg you kill me!!:lol:

[DOOM]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Tony is correct, to me it all about the experience. And I know what has been done to the car.

[redfire69]

Looking forward to this thread. We all need motivation! I'm in the same boat as you (without oars)! Replacing every panel, floor, frame rails, and roof!

[Bow Tie 67]

How far do you go before you it's not worth fixing any more?
quarters,floors, cowl,roof, whats left of the original car?

Mike

I was thinking about this on the way into work today. Right now the only original metal on my car is the rear body panel and rockers.

Mario, if you question the roof, just do it. The replacement roof is a nice piece and it sure makes welding a rollbar in much easier. :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

I was thinking about this on the way into work today. Right now the only original metal on my car is the rear body panel and rockers.

Mario, if you question the roof, just do it. The replacement roof is a nice piece and it sure makes welding a rollbar in much easier. :thumbsup:

It's coming off for sure ..

[Payton King]

I agree, the roof panel is a nice piece, probably the best of all the repop stuff. Rockers cowl and rear inner fenderwells were the only thing I kept from my orginal car. Took me 2 years to hunt down all the NOS stuff at a decent price, but that was 6 years ago. I know a guy that deals in NOS if you need a source.

[Bow Tie 67]

NOS is nice but its easier on the heart if you bang up Goodmark. :D

http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/30843/2613800440065608932S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2613800440065608932kydaMo)

[GregWeld]

Mario --

Did you know you can buy a complete Fiberglass 32 Ford "kit" on a rolling chassis for under 20 grand..... :rofl: :rofl:

[DOOM]

I agree, the roof panel is a nice piece, probably the best of all the repop stuff. Rockers cowl and rear inner fenderwells were the only thing I kept from my orginal car. Took me 2 years to hunt down all the NOS stuff at a decent price, but that was 6 years ago. I know a guy that deals in NOS if you need a source.
Payton shoot me a PM with the info..
NOS is nice but its easier on the heart if you bang up Goodmark. :D

http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/30843/2613800440065608932S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2613800440065608932kydaMo)

Mario --

Did you know you can buy a complete Fiberglass 32 Ford "kit" on a rolling chassis for under 20 grand..... :rofl: :rofl:

Greg.. 32 Ford, whats that??????

[Steve1968LS2]

Just think how great it will feel when the car is done and you overcame all the problems. :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

NOS is nice but its easier on the heart if you bang up Goodmark. :D

http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/30843/2613800440065608932S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2613800440065608932kydaMo)

OUCH!! Makes you think!!!

[DOOM]

Just think how great it will feel when the car is done and you overcame all the problems. :thumbsup:

Steve you said it !!!!!

[War]

Congrats on starting work on your car. I feel your pain. If it makes you feel any better, look what Frank and John are starting with!

[fesler]

Looks like a fun project will watch this one for sure.

[DOOM]

Congrats on starting work on your car. I feel your pain. If it makes you feel any better, look what Frank and John are starting with!

I know, I told Frank I feel better now that I seen his Camaro. :faint:

[Bow Tie 67]

OUCH!! Makes you think!!!

Thats the problem I wasn't thinking, other than I wanted around the guy in front of me real bad.

This build will kick some butt. At some point this summer I would love to stop by and take a look.

[DOOM]

Thats the problem I wasn't thinking, other than I wanted around the guy in front of me real bad.

This build will kick some butt. At some point this summer I would love to stop by and take a look.

Come on by any time I will be working on it mostly on the week ends...

[kochevy67]

Mario where is your shop located I would love to come by and check it out if you are willing to do that. I live on the northwest side.

[DOOM]

Mario where is your shop located I would love to come by and check it out if you are willing to do that. I live on the northwest side.

My shop is in Bridgeview 60455. Give me a call anytime 708-430-4411..

[DOOM]

Well this is what happens when you call Tony Rose to see how he's doing. He mentioned one of our members was selling a new set of ZR1 brakes,and the next thing you know ......... Just could'nt pass the deal up!! May has been a crazy month for me NOTHING was done to the car every weekend this month something was going on. Its calmed down now so back to work !

[GregWeld]

HOLLY COW!

Sweet! You be da man Mario!


:hail: :hail: :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

Nice! Wish I had set of those brakes for my car..

Well this is what happens when you call Tony Rose to see how he's doing. He mentioned one of our members was selling a new set of ZR1 brakes,and the next thing you know ......... Just could'nt pass the deal up!! May has been a crazy month for me NOTHING was done to the car every weekend this month something was going on. Its calmed down now so back to work !

[tones2SS]

Very nice!!! I'm digging those Mario. Any updates on the car besides the purchase?!
OH,...and stop calling that Tony guy. He's nothing but trouble!!:lol::P

[Al Moreno]

Congrats Mario, Very Nice! Are 20 " wheels the smallest diameter you can go with those brakes?

[waynieZ]

WOW! Those are some sweet parts. You better put some good seat belts in there. I'd hate to see you end up on the hood when you stab the brakes.

[DOOM]

Congrats Mario, Very Nice! Are 20 " wheels the smallest diameter you can go with those brakes?

19'S minimum Al.....

[nvr2fst]

If you decide you dont want them Mario.....:D
Best part purchase Ive seen all week.

Im I still driving down towards you and hooking up? PM me when you get a chance. Im in Chicago area Wed and Sat.

[67ragtp]

WOW! Awesome brakes Mario, thats motivation right there. Those puppies will detach your retinas and keep you hangin on the belts. Looking forward to seeing more. :thumbsup:

Rich

[DOOM]

If you decide you dont want them Mario.....:D
Best part purchase Ive seen all week.

Im I still driving down towards you and hooking up? PM me when you get a chance. Im in Chicago area Wed and Sat.

Sounds good.... I'll shoot you a PM...:cheers:

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Chassis%20fab%20shops/SMALL3.jpg

Mario,

You did it for love.

t2yLMpGPU8A


Camaro love.

:lol:

[DOOM]

Your killing me Skip:lol:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Your killing me Skip:lol:

Glad to help Mario. Normally I just kill threads. :_paranoid

[GregWeld]

Non compos mentis, a term meaning "not of sound mind", typically used in law and healthcare. :rofl:

So which is it Skip?

[fleetus macmullitz]

Non compos mentis, a term meaning "not of sound mind", typically used in law and healthcare. :rofl:

So which is it Skip?

I watched the whole thing ...with the sound up.

So you tell me Greg. :lol:

8ReG8b8at8A

[DOOM]

Well did a little more over the weekend and uncovered more rust problems! It's the only thing I can't replace without buying a whole new side section. So these are going to be the only two sections that are going to have to be patched. Not to worried about its a pretty simple fix..:_paranoid I did have some good news the rocker panels are in pretty good shape,as of right now will see when it goes out to get blasted in the next couple of weeks. I'm not going to cut them off unless I have to..

[waynieZ]

That will be good news if the rockers are good.I'm glad to see you've gotten some time to work on it. Keep us posted .

[awr68]

Nice progress and brakes! Glad it worked out for ya both! :cheers:

[DFRESH]

The best of the best man---you could stop at the brakes and this thing would still be one of the coolest builds of all time---I need your money----and Greg's. Please keep the pics coming---you are the man to take this much on.

Doug

[redfire69]

Well did a little more over the weekend and uncovered more rust problems! It's the only thing I can't replace without buying a whole new side section. So these are going to be the only two sections that are going to have to be patched. Not to worried about its a pretty simple fix..:_paranoid I did have some good news the rocker panels are in pretty good shape,as of right now will see when it goes out to get blasted in the next couple of weeks. I'm not going to cut them off unless I have to..


Replaced the bottom inner structures on mine. I made a custom patch for one before the repops became available, should be very easy now for about $80 a side: http://www.classicindustries.com/controller.cfm?type=product&action=productDetail&productId=126190&productSearchCatalogId=1



http://www.classicindustries.com/images/ProductImg//K/KW956.jpg

[DOOM]

Ron .... Thanx man you just made my day!!

[tones2SS]

Glad you got some work on it Mario. Should be an awesome build to follow.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[redfire69]

Ron .... Thanx man you just made my day!!

No problem. Man I need those brakes!! :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

No problem. Man I need those brakes!! :thumbsup:

I wanted them the minute I layed eye's on Jackass! But even at my cost it was just a little hard to justify. But when Tony told me about this deal I could'nt pass it up. :D

[fleetus macmullitz]

I wanted them the minute I layed eye's on Jackass! But even at my cost it was just a little hard to justify. But when Tony told me about this deal I could'nt pass it up. :D

Mario,

You really should have changed your sig to give credit where credit is due. :mad:

Mario
USCOLLISION
Special Thanx to
Carter Hickman,Carter Hickman Designs, Frank, Prodigy
Customs, Mike, Mikes Custom Cars, Jackass, the car.


:D

[DOOM]

Okay.............!:d

[phillym5]

Doom...

We have a bunch of stuff just sitting in the shop like new trunk floor, new rear quarters, fiber glass hood, All different types of 69 stuff that was either left over from my build.... or we jumped the gun and bought stuff that we ended up not needing. If any of that is of interest to you... give me a shout.
Good luck on the build.... those brakes are HOT!!

[DOOM]

Doom...

We have a bunch of stuff just sitting in the shop like new trunk floor, new rear quarters, fiber glass hood, All different types of 69 stuff that was either left over from my build.... or we jumped the gun and bought stuff that we ended up not needing. If any of that is of interest to you... give me a shout.
Good luck on the build.... those brakes are HOT!!

Can you PM me with what you have!! And your location:cheers:

[Jay Hilliard]

Mario...when are you taking it to the media blaster? Those brakes are killer by the way. :hail:

[DOOM]

Mario...when are you taking it to the media blaster? Those brakes are killer by the way. :hail:

Jay its going next week!!! Not much is going to be left to blast. The floors will be out,cowl roof everthing in the back of the car will be gone. All that will be left is the inner sides A pillars and rockers..:faint:

Thanx!!! Like I said before I just could'nt pass em up!! Just don't ever call Tony to ask him how he's doing!!:lol:

[awr68]

Just don't ever call Tony to ask him how he's doing!!:lol:

And you thought those long distance phone charges could add up! :lol:
All kidding aside, I'm really happy it worked out for you both! :cheers:

[DOOM]

And you thought those long distance phone charges could add up! :lol:
All kidding aside, I'm really happy it worked out for you both! :cheers:

No more calls Tony!:lol: I just hope some of his success rubbed on these brakes:D :lateral:

[DOOM]

Started to remove more sheet metal and things are a llittle better . I wanted to have it to the blaster last week but I caught a serious bacterilal infection that had me down for a couple of weeks, I'll make a big push this weekend to have the majority of the sheet removed . Then I have to make a cowl jig before I cut the cowl out. I was going to wing it until I talked to Mike at MCC and he STRONGLY advised me to make the jig!!! So I hope I can have it to the blaster next weekend .

[tones2SS]

Very cool Mario. Glad you're feeling better. Hope the car is ready for the blaster next week!:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

I've got faith in you Mario you'll get it.

[fleetus macmullitz]

I wanted to have it to the blaster last week but I caught a serious bacterilal infection that had me down for a couple of weeks.

Yes Mario, the warning label is there for a reason.

Putting these under your pillow each night is hazardous to your health.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Chassis%20fab%20shops/SMALL3.jpg



:lol:

[Vegas69]

Dude, that cars rough! I know you own a body shop but jezuz. :rofl:

[Spiffav8]

Mario I've been off the radar for a few but this was the first place I stopped when I was able to get back on the net. Glad to see you are making some great progress.

Keep at it brother. I can't wait to see it!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

Well I finally removed the floor from the old dog ! And that revealed a new surprise. I thought I would be able to save at least the inner rockers ! Well thats not going to happen. Just ordered new full rockers from DNR Camaro along with a complete new dash. I finished up my ''custom cowl jig'' so the cowl can come out this week. It's not a work of art but it works. I'm going to make some refrence points for the rockers and remove the cross bars.Hopefully I can send it off to the blasters this week:_paranoid My shops been real busy so it cuts into my ''project time'' . Things are taking just a little longer than I thought, but it'll get done..:lateral:

[tones2SS]

Happy to see you going at it Mario. Being busy at the shop is a good thing though!!! Especially during these tough times.
Good luck with the build.:thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Mario, I know you gonna beat this thing cuz 'da Bears are the greatest team ever!

:lol:

[waynieZ]

OOOOOOHHHH that looks so familiar!! Thats diging in !

[awr68]

WOW! You didn't need to shave that much weight...the BBC will have plenty of power! :faint: :lol:

BTW, Good talking with ya today!! :cheers:

[67ragtp]

Cowl fixture looks good, looks like you grabbed all the important pick up points. Nice job :thumbsup: keep at it!

Rich

[Spiffav8]

:D I love it....mostly cause I know how crazy you are and how this is going to turn out.

[DOOM]

Cowl fixture looks good, looks like you grabbed all the important pick up points. Nice job :thumbsup: keep at it!

Rich

Mike told me not to cut the cowl out without doing this first. I now realize why its so important! I'm still leary of cutting it out.

[ANVIL1]

What a project! This should keep you busy for awhile. Can't wait to see the evolution.

[DOOM]

Well I made a little more progress in the last week or so.All I have left is the cowl and its done. I've been staying a couple of hours after work to get this thing to the blaster. I started preping the new parts for installation ,put new tips on my resistence welder so all will be ready to go when it comes back.I'm hoping it goes back together as easy as it came apart:_paranoid .

[GregWeld]

Mario --

Putting them back together is almost exactly the same.... only different. :rofl:

What took you 15 minutes to take apart - can take 2 days to get right - going back together. Enjoy the ride. :cheers:

[awr68]

WOW! I think you will have the cheepest blasting bill yet! :faint:

[DOOM]

:lol: I here ya Greg !!!! I already put a advance in the F-BOMB jar:D Mario --

Putting them back together is almost exactly the same.... only different. :rofl:

What took you 15 minutes to take apart - can take 2 days to get right - going back together. Enjoy the ride. :cheers:

[DOOM]

WOW! I think you will have the cheepest blasting bill yet! :faint:

I hope so Tony! But $500.00 and up seems to be the magic number for these car, Will see......

[fleetus macmullitz]

This build thread has a light, breezy feel to it.

[GregWeld]

BTW --- Remind me to never store my "projects" under a tarp.

[waynieZ]

Glad to see your making progress Mario. It will come back all shiny and new...
Are you stripping all the EDP off the parts?

[DOOM]

Yes I will be taking all the oe edp off .. I don't want any surprises down the road .. Besides Mike would kill me if I left it on..

[Young Gun]

Looks awesome Mario! Cant wait for you to get this thing all done so it can be seen tearing up chicagoland!

[Vegas69]

Killer stance. :rofl:

[98ssnova]

the very rare Fred Flinstone mod those new baer 6s brakes aint got nothing on you.

[tones2SS]

Keep on truckin' Mario!:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Good one Todd! lol

[DOOM]

Killer stance. :rofl:

Todd........... You kill me !!!!:lol:

[SBDave]

Killer stance. :rofl:
hahaha

You're a brave man Doom. If someone made that inner structure you wouldn't even need a donor car!

-Dave

[DOOM]

Actually Year ONE does offer a complete inner side...

[jliddle]

Updates?

[DOOM]

Well thats it, all ready for the blaster.Took out the cowl yesterday .I found some minor issues on the right lower A pillar but nothing that can't be fixed.It looks a little scary with all this sheet metal removed..Just happy to start putting parts back on soon..:willy:

[awr68]

Is the wife questioning you yet? At least she has seen the car now! :lol:

[waynieZ]

Its funny these cars get taken down to where there is more metal in the braces holding them than is left from the car.lol

[DOOM]

Is the wife questioning you yet? At least she has seen the car now! :lol:Oh it's good so far. She's happy the garage is going to empty out:D

Its funny these cars get taken down to where there is more metal in the braces holding them than is left from the car.lol You said it Wayne! As I said before, it was'nt bad coming apart. But I know the party is going to start when it goes back together..:D

[DOOM]

Well its off to the blaster, whats left of it! You could imagine the comments when I arrived there..... The owner looked at the back of the flat bed and ask ''where is the Camaro!'' And thats just one of um... I took a beating for about 15 minutes from some of the other workers. I will have it back Friday.:willy: Can't wait.....

[jy211]

Well its off to the blaster, whats left of it! You could imagine the comments when I arrived there..... The owner looked at the back of the flat bed and ask ''where is the Camaro!'' And thats just one of um... I took a beating for about 15 minutes from some of the other workers. I will have it back Friday.:willy: Can't wait.....

Hope you asked him for a discount...:unibrow:

[GregWeld]

What - pray tell - are you going to get back?

A bag of sand?

:rofl:

It will be fun to work on it after Friday -- all clean -- no rust -- and she starts going back together.:thumbsup:

[DENALI]

Well its off to the blaster, whats left of it! You could imagine the comments when I arrived there..... The owner looked at the back of the flat bed and ask ''where is the Camaro!'' And thats just one of um... I took a beating for about 15 minutes from some of the other workers. I will have it back Friday.:willy: Can't wait.....

Holy "Should Have Called Dynacorn" Batman! :thumbsup:

[DOOM]

What - pray tell - are you going to get back?

A bag of sand?

:rofl:

It will be fun to work on it after Friday -- all clean -- no rust -- and she starts going back together.:thumbsup:

Greg don't you start!:lol:

[tones2SS]

lol Talk about a "skeleton". :_paranoid
Keep us posted Mario!:cheers:

[waynieZ]

Greg don't you start!:lol:

Your in for it now if Grag gets started on you. lol
You have to do like I do grin and bear it, and think of the finnished car you'll have when your done.

[96z28ss]

Well its off to the blaster, whats left of it! You could imagine the comments when I arrived there..... The owner looked at the back of the flat bed and ask ''where is the Camaro!'' And thats just one of um... I took a beating for about 15 minutes from some of the other workers. I will have it back Friday.:willy: Can't wait.....

You mean you have to go back and pick it up?
I would of waited, I mean they should of been able to blast that in 20 minutes. There isn't much work. If they charge you more than a 30 pack of bud you got taken. LOL

[DOOM]

Your in for it now if Grag gets started on you. lol
You have to do like I do grin and bear it, and think of the finnished car you'll have when your done.

I know Wayne this is what keeps me going.:D

[awr68]

Sweet car man! Sun roof and no blind spots!! :D

[DOOM]

KEEP EM COMING!!!!:lol: Thanx Tony.......

[Vegas69]

I'm trying to figure out "When the fun begins"?. I don't see a whole lot of fun left. :unibrow:

[DOOM]

I'm trying to figure out "When the fun begins"?. I don't see a whole lot of fun left. :unibrow:

I was wondering when the ring leader was going to chime in....:P

[waynieZ]

Your in trouble now! lol

[GregWeld]

Mario,

I have a new name for this project...

AERO CAMARO


:cheers: :woot:

[Vegas69]

:rofl: :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

I couldn't see where the Astro ventilation system begins and ends.

Likely too late now, but I hope the blaster didn't damage it.

[greycamaro]

nice air conditioning system

[conekiller13]

That is by far the lightest Camaro I've ever seen.........should do 0-60 in .5sec.:faint:

[redfire69]

Wow - project skeleton! :P J/k. Who's going to do the metal work, MCC?

[DOOM]

Your lucky I love you guys.......:lol: Aero Camaro......................

[DOOM]

Wow - project skeleton! :P J/k. Who's going to do the metal work, MCC?

No Ron.. Mikes not doin this one... I'm on my own, but I have burned up Mikes ear with questions,he's helped me a ton.

[waynieZ]

You can't get much better info than that.

[DOOM]

All cleaned up!!I was happy with the results after blasting only two bad spots to metal finish.This weekend I gave it a quick acid wash and two coats of PPG DP90 epoxy. Today I can start putting parts back on !!!!!:willy:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Looks good Mario. :thumbsup:

The blasting probably removed most of the hidden vermin, varmits and associated rodentia.


:unibrow:

[Jay Hilliard]

Turned out nice Mario. My question is what sheetmetal you putting on first, firewall? I guess I'm wondering what order.

keep the pics coming as usual.

Jay

[DOOM]

Turned out nice Mario. My question is what sheetmetal you putting on first, firewall? I guess I'm wondering what order.

keep the pics coming as usual.

Jay

Cowl/firewall/ rockers/floor/tubs/ tail pan/quarters/roof.......

[tones2SS]

Very good Mario!!
Keep us posted buddy!:thumbsup:

[xtreme]

just curious as to what they charged you to blast your car? I have alittle bit more left of my cuda but close! Thanks

[awr68]

Let the fun begin!! :woot:

[waynieZ]

It looks sweet Mario. Now atleast when you work it will show you progress instead of removeing parts. Is the floor all Dp 90 primed already?
I asked Mike to spray my trunk area with the black if he needed to re prime it, so it will be easier to put the aqua trunk paint on later.

[DOOM]

It looks sweet Mario. Now atleast when you work it will show you progress instead of removeing parts. Is the floor all Dp 90 primed already?
I asked Mike to spray my trunk area with the black if he needed to re prime it, so it will be easier to put the aqua trunk paint on later.

That will be done this weekend...

[DOOM]

just curious as to what they charged you to blast your car? I have alittle bit more left of my cuda but close! Thanks

$200.00 plus I had some small stuff . I used Stowe's in Joliet Ill..

[DOOM]

Quick update .. Installed the inner quarter sections over the last few days. Feels good to put parts ON the car . I also had some help from Lateral member Mike Kelly (65 347) he stoped by and lent a hand. Mike welded and I ground. It does'nt look like much, but I have to tell ya you get tired of grinding real fast,and welding on this old thin metal is a bit tricky. Rockers next!!:willy:

[tones2SS]

Moving right along Mario.
Good luck bud!:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Mario --

You need to fire up "Wipeout" on the stereo --- turn it up loud --- and grind baby grind... :rofl:

Great to see her going back together!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Quick update .. Installed the inner quarter sections over the last few days. Feels good to put parts ON the car . I also had some help from Lateral member Mike Kelly (65 347) he stoped by and lent a hand. Mike welded and I ground. It does'nt look like much, but I have to tell ya you get tired of grinding real fast,and welding on this old thin metal is a bit tricky. Rockers next!!:willy:

I would think you two must be very happy to see a plan come together.

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[waynieZ]

SWEET ! Glad the weekend was productive, and nice of
Mike to go over to help out.

[awr68]

A step in the right direction!! :woot:

[DOOM]

Little more done. Both pillar ends were rust pitted pretty bad. Easy fix not to bad. Another task done!!:willy:

[tones2SS]

Slowly but surely Mario.
Someday you'll look back at this thread and say, WOW!!!:thumbsup:

[Rick D]

Mario, any updates?? Also a question, do the drip rails go inside of the window channel or under the roof panel??

[DOOM]

Mario, any updates?? Also a question, do the drip rails go inside of the window channel or under the roof panel??
i'm in Maui right now. I have the rockers fitted and ready to weld on. The drip rails do not go in the window channel.They do sit under the roof panel.

[brakebuster]

this should be an awesome thread to watch for the younger ppl like myself

[War]

i'm in Maui right now.

Like your style Mario, Screw it, I'm going to Maui

[waynieZ]

Sweet Mario, I jelous. Have a goodtime.

[bigtyme1]

Special thanks to Mario. The night before he left for maui he put me up in a hotel and breakfast the day after. We had only a few hours to talk before he had to leave and I was on my journey to Nebraska to see Tracy thanks again Mario Don't forget what I told you about the shirt:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Dude! Sounds to me like you're a hooker!
:rofl: :rofl:

[DOOM]

Sweet Mario, I jelous. Have a goodtime.
I'm doing that as we speak Wayne thanx!!!!!!

Special thanks to Mario. The night before he left for maui he put me up in a hotel and breakfast the day after. We had only a few hours to talk before he had to leave and I was on my journey to Nebraska to see Tracy thanks again Mario Don't forget what I told you about the shirt:thumbsup:
Any time !!!!! Got ya on the shirt.. See you at Sema....
Dude! Sounds to me like you're a hooker!
:rofl: :rofl:
Greg only you,or maybe Todd would come with something like that:lol: See you in Vegas
Like your style Mario, Screw it, I'm going to Maui
It's the only way Jason.....Hope to see you at Sema

[bigtyme1]

I'm doing that as we speak Wayne thanx!!!!!!


Any time !!!!! Got ya on the shirt.. See you at Sema....

Greg only you,or maybe Todd would come with something like that:lol: See you in Vegas

It's the only way Jason.....Hope to see you at Sema

Mario, you back yet?

[DOOM]

I'm back...... ! No updates ... This is the last week of our shop vacation month..:willy: All my guys take turns this month taking there vacations.90 hours last week, and I'm on the same pace this week ! I'll be back on the Camaro this weekend. The outer rockers are fitted and ready to weld..

[GregWeld]

Yeah Mario --- we're all feeling real sorry for you MISTER HAWAII....
:D

[DOOM]

:lol: Yeah Mario --- we're all feeling real sorry for you MISTER HAWAII....
:D

[waynieZ]

Welcome back to the real world.

[DOOM]

Finally welded the outter rockers on!!! Things have been crazy at my shop since being back from vacation. I started fitting the inner rockers so these will be done this weekend.

[GregWeld]

Why'd you weld them on backwards?






:D

[tones2SS]

Glad to see you back on the Camaro!:thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

That Camaro could be quickly on its way to being less porous than da Bears O-line.


:D

[DOOM]

That Camaro could be quickly on its way to being less porous than da Bears O-line.


:D

Skip lets not even go there:(

[DOOM]

Why'd you weld them on backwards?



:D

I only have one eye Greg , come on.....:D

[nvr2fst]

You got your hands full with this one Mario. From looking at your original photos it looks like the typical midwest seasons got the best of it.
How was your vacation or were you parts shopping in Hawaii. :unibrow:

[DOOM]

You got your hands full with this one Mario. From looking at your original photos it looks like the typical midwest seasons got the best of it.
How was your vacation or were you parts shopping in Hawaii. :unibrow:

Hands full....... Alot more than that...:lol: Yea the car was originally from Ohio and some how found its way to Chicago. So it never had a chance. Hawaii is just awsome but trust me CARS were the last thing from my mind..:D

[Rick D]

Looking good Mario. What did you end up doing for sheet metal?? I just got a new rear body panel from D and R and although it is much better fitting than the last one I used it is still over 3/4 of an inch wider than may org one :willy:

[DOOM]

Looking good Mario. What did you end up doing for sheet metal?? I just got a new rear body panel from D and R and although it is much better fitting than the last one I used it is still over 3/4 of an inch wider than may org one :willy:

I did use DnR for pretty much all my sheet metal. But they will never get one penny from me again!!:mad:A little issue that really pissed me off. I'll tell you about it when I see ya. I have to talk to you about this tail pan issue when I get there. What pan did you order from them they offer a couple of diffrent ones???

[awr68]

Great progress Mario! Good talking with ya last night! See ya soon! :cheers:

[DOOM]

Rockers are finally done:willy: The upper cowl and firewall are fitted and ready to weld, just have to do some minor repair work on a piece I cut off that I should of stayed with the original cowl section.It's starting to some what look like a car again!! Off to SEMA back on it this weekend..

[GregWeld]

:ttiwop:



You KNOW you were going to get that! Right?

[DOOM]

Had to delete some picture files . Would'nt let me up load anymore...

[GregWeld]

Come on Mario! Pay up buddy -- get the PRO version of Photobucket!

I'm sittin' out here in Vegas waiting for you - and I want to see pics while I'm wastin' my time!
:D

[DOOM]

I'll have my office manager check into it ASAP!! Thanx Greg!! See ya Wedensday night at the Flamingo...

[waynieZ]

Enjoy Sema. I'm jealous

[nvr2fst]

Your freebee is waiting for ya when you return. Ill be in Chi town next week.

[awr68]

Rock on buddy! Now go pack those bags!! See ya soon!!! :cheers: :woot:

[DOOM]

Your freebee is waiting for ya when you return. Ill be in Chi town next week.

PM sent! See ya this weekend .... Thanx Dave!!

[DOOM]

I received a interesting call late last night. Someone from our forum recommended my project for this persons product... The gentileman asked alot of questions,but would not tell me who this person was:question:A very interesting call. I thought it was one of my friends messing with me. So I did some checking this morning and the offer is ligit.. Unfortunitly I might not be able to take him up on his offer.This is a startup deal for these guys so I was asked to keep the company name under raps.. I would like to thank this person for doing this for me but I don't know who he is. All I know is this person is from this forum.... PM ME!! WHO EVER YOU ARE!!!!!

[DOOM]

I received a interesting call late last night. Someone from our forum recommended my project for this persons product... The gentileman asked alot of questions,but would not tell me who this person was:question:A very interesting call. I thought it was one of my friends messing with me. So I did some checking this morning and the offer is ligit.. Unfortunitly I might not be able to take him up on his offer.This is a startup deal for these guys so I was asked to keep the company name under raps.. I would like to thank this person for doing this for me but I don't know who he is. All I know is this person is from this forum.... PM ME!! WHO EVER YOU ARE!!!!!

Well I was PUNKED!!!! Some people will go through great lenghts to bust my chops!! A couple of my friends,and I use that term losely:D found this service on the internet that when you call it you can have any name you want show up on your caller id!! I gotta tell ya they had me going. These two have no intrest in cars they are actually my neighbors,and lets just say they got a little help from my wife!!! You know what they say about payback!!:D

[Rick D]

Now thats funny!! :lol: :lol: But paybck is so sweet.:thumbsup:

[DOOM]

The floors in !!!!:willy: Not welded in yet, I have it set in so I can make sure the sub frame mounts are in the correct location. I have a couple of issues I have to tend to, the right side of the toe board is coming up short on the right rocker . And it seams that the floor is coming up short to the toe board so I might have to do some pulling and stretching to get this thing to fit!!





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[67ragtp]

Mario- looking good! Im looking forward to seeing the monster wheelhouses your putting in there, you did go with Mikes 4.5" set back rails? :thumbsup:

Rich

[awr68]

Looking real good! Won't be long and you will be installing the outer skin!! :woot:

[DOOM]

Mario- looking good! Im looking forward to seeing the monster wheelhouses your putting in there, you did go with Mikes 4.5" set back rails? :thumbsup:

Rich
Sure did Rich ! Just pulled them out to see just how big they are WOW !!!!:faint:

Looking real good! Won't be long and you will be installing the outer skin!! :woot:

Soon Tony :willy:

[tones2SS]

Very cool Mario. Keep it at brother.:thumbsup:
Can't wait to see some panels on this bad boy.

[Rick D]

Looking good; I need to stop out and check it out now that it is starting to look like a car again. Plus I want to check out the rear floor and rails :unibrow:

[DOOM]

Looking good; I need to stop out and check it out now that it is starting to look like a car again. Plus I want to check out the rear floor and rails :unibrow:

Come on over ! I set the sub in today:willy:

[waynieZ]

Looking good Mario. Glad to see your getting some time to work on it, its comming together nice.

[Rick D]

Come on over ! I set the sub in today:willy:

A Picture Please!!! Maybe next weekend you going to around?

[DOOM]

Set the subframe in Sunday just to make sure the mounting points were in the correct locations. It was right on the money!! Now I can finish welding the firewall and floor .... You will here this alot from me on this build,''THIS AFTERMARKET SHEETMETAL SUXX!!!!!!'' Rick here's a bad picture of the frame rail.. See ya this weekend..

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[DOOM]

A Picture Please!!! Maybe next weekend you going to around?

Saturday yes.. Sunday I'm going to take a ride to the car show in Rosemont.

[waynieZ]

Looks good !

[pro-touring.no]

:thumbsup: it will be a killer

[DOOM]

:thumbsup: it will be a killer

It should be Kjell its an exact copy of yours....:D

[DOOM]

A little surprise from Mike at MCC!!! All though Im far away from this point I've been going back and forth between center exit or the Marquez/Orion look for the rear valance. Well Mike made that decision for me :wow: I droped my camera and should have it back soon I'll have some updates soon.

[Spiffav8]

A little surprise from Mike at MCC!!! All though Im far away from this point I've been going back and forth between center exit or the Marquez/Orion look for the rear valance. Well Mike made that decision for me :wow: I droped my camera and should have it back soon I'll have some update.



DANG! That is simply awesome. The car is going to be crazy cool brother!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Very nice. Awesome looking rear for the Camaro.
Good call Mike.:thumbsup:

[awr68]

Sweet!! :thumbsup:

[HRBS]

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I love this pic. Its like you bought a title and a vin tag and they threw this in with them... :lol:

Gonna be one killer ride for sure.... you have alot of good vendor help there too. :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Nice piece Mario. Its going to look sweet.

[War]

Well Mario?